General Summary:

Under general direction, conduct a variety of functions related to veterinary nursing in the context of biomedical research in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment, such as biological sample procurement, clinical laboratory work, data collection and data entry. Assist with pre- and postoperative treatment of large and small animals involved in surgery, as well as, assisting with study procedures. In addition, assist with inducing and monitoring general anesthesia and as an operating room technician during various surgical procedures. Perform other tasks such as animal husbandry and record keeping in accordance with study protocol requirements to accomplish study and regulatory compliance objectives.

Expected Hours:

8am-5pm

M-F Primary Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Assist with daily treatments (research and clinical) of large and small animals in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GLP regulations.
• Assist as an operating room technician during surgical and necropsy procedures including preparation of supplies and instruments for procedures, assist in OR setup, sedation and transport of animals, blood sample collection, technical assistance during procedures, induction and monitoring of general anesthesia, and processing and storage of biopsy and necropsy tissue specimens.
• Assist in transfer of data from assays and clinical records into project databases including data entry, scanning of documents and x-rays, data layout, and data analysis and presentation.
• Assist with general animal husbandry activities including room sanitation, feeding, and record keeping and general health observations in accordance with SOPs.
• Maintain and organize laboratory inventory and regularly update order list.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Required Education, Experience and Certification:

• One year of experience in animal handling/health
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Windows
• Ability to work limited hours on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, lab coat, scrubs and other apparel as required

Preferred Education, Qualifications & Experience:

Veterinary Technician training and certification Previous experience in a biomedical research or a veterinary environment

Skills:

• Communication Proficiency
• Time Management
• Collaboration Skills
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Flexibility
• Technical Capacity
• Stress Management/Composure Working Conditions
• Employees will be expected to work inside throughout the year.
• Employees will be expected to handle animals and lift large livestock.
• Employees will be working with hazardous chemicals and anesthesia.
• Employees will be required to always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Full-Time Benefits:

Benefits start on the first day of the month following your start date.

• 10 days PTO/yr.
• 10 days Sick Time/yr.
• 12 paid holidays/yr.
• Medical insurance with HSA options (certain plans 100% covered for you and your family)
• Dental insurance (100% covered for you and your family)
• Vision insurance (100% covered for you and your family)
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance (100% covered)
• Long Term Disability (100% covered)
• 401k (4% Company Match)
• Wellness/gym reimbursment IBEX is committed to providing equal opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, nationality, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, affection or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran status, physical, sensory, or mental disability, perceived disability, AIDS and HIV status, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait, liability for service in the Armed Forces, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local laws

Pay:

From $18.60 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please describe your experience handling and restraining animals for care.

Work Location:

In person